Our Collection
This year we will be raffling a Walmart gift card up to $1000 (or half of the money raised by this drawing. We will also be raffling a Mossberg .243 with scope. Both will have ticket prices of $1 each of 6 for $5.
And in the forecast....Rain
Fortunately, we have not had to battle many blazes as of late. Unfortunately, we have been getting lots of rain. With all the rain we have been getting Bryant Creek Bridge on 95 has been flooded, a lot.
A big thank you to our community who has played it smart and not tried to cross it while it has been flooded. We need to get the bridge redone and raised so that our volunteers are not cut off from the firehouse. Yes, there are ways to go around but it delays response time.
Remember, turn around don't drown.
Due to rain again in the forecast our flea market day has been changed to the 28th.
A successfull auction
We want to thank each and every one of you for making our auction a huge success. Our community, donated, attended and bid on so much stuff. This was our first true auction and I have a feeling it won't be our last.
A thank you dinner in our honor
Some of us were able to venture to Ava for a thank you dinner being thrown in our honor. After so many fire departments joined together to battle the blaze on N Hwy, someone thought it would be nice to serve us a warm meal as a thank you. It was greatly appreciated by all.
Unfortunately, many could not attend due to the flooding that was taking place, so they are hoping to throw a picnic when it warms up.
Flooding hits the area 4-5-2025
Sorry to be late getting this added but rain and power outages affects my ability to upload things at times. If you visit our Facebook page you can view some flooding in our area. Some people are trapped in their residence but safe and many of us cannot reach the firehouse due to flooding.
One thing on our wish list is a place to store trucks and supplies on this side of the creek as well. This bridge floods much too often and cuts us off.
March 31, 2025
After a super busy month of fighting fires, I would like to say thank you to everyone in our fire district. This past week has actually been somewhat relaxing and that is to our residents observing the burn ban. THANK YOU!!!
This allowed our photographer, David A Vaughn, Jr., to take picture of nature instead of fire.
March 28, 2025
Firefighter Cody Smyth has had surgery to release constriction of movement in the neck due to scar tissue from burns sustained as a child. Our prayers are with him as recovery may take months. Cody's story can be found on Ozark County Times |
Rain is in the forecast and possibly an end to fire ban.
Skidder Catches Fire March 25, 2025
Monday turned into an adventure as we put out the fire out on a skidder. With the aid of EDCVFD we were able to extinguish the blaze before the woods caught fire. Time was against us as cell service is sketchy at best in that area. Fortunately, no person was injured but the skidder is no more.
Wednesday the 19th of March
We won't say much here as we have created an entire page to the fire yesterday that destroyed nearly 1300 acres.
For four days, this blaze on N Hwy, has been burning. Squires Volunteer Fire Department we hope you can get some much-needed rest. Thank you, for allowing us to be part of this group effort, by so many.
Fire ravishes more than 130 acres
On March 11th we responded to a fire in the Rockbridge area. We had to call on mutual aid and would like to thank Squires, Good Hope, Wasola, and Missouri Conservation for all the help they provided. We would also like to thank Eastern Douglas for responding to an addition fire in our area while we battled this blaze.
Unfortunately, structures were lost and damage as well as about 130 acres of beautiful forest land. Fortunately, no loss of life and injuries for firefighters were minor and were treated on site.
A huge thanks Rockbridge for donating snacks and water for the crews battling the blaze. Crews were on scene for nearly 9 hours. Rainbow Trout Fishing | Rainbow Trout & Game Ranch | Rockbridge, MO
Careless Smoker
On March 8th we unfortunately had to respond to a fire that could have easily been prevented. Please, dispose of your cigarettes in an ashtray or cup of water. Do not flick it out the window.
WE CAN HELP
The fire chief wants you to know that if you need an assist with a controlled burn, WE CAN HELP. Before your burn contact us and we will plan a low wind day to bring the crew to where you want to burn. Two conditions, it has to be a low wind day, and it has to be your property.
Be fire prepared. If you have tall grass, tree slash, and other flammable materials near your residence and/or other buildings, please be aware that you make your property nearly impossible to defend. We offer free property evaluations for anyone in our coverage area who would like tips on how to make their properties safer from fire.
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